Xiaomi Redmi 9i (4GB RAM + 128GB) vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G
Quick Comparison
Both Xiaomi Redmi 9i (4GB RAM + 128GB) and Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G has better resolution of 2400 x 1080 than Xiaomi Redmi 9i (4GB RAM + 128GB) which has resolution of 1600 x 720. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi 9i (4GB RAM + 128GB) | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G |
| RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.53 in | 6.67 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 13 MP | 48 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 9299 | Rs. 12990 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is September 15, 2020. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi 9i (4GB RAM + 128GB) is Rs. 9299. The launch Date of the second phone is January 05, 2023. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G is Rs. 12990.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 9i (4GB RAM + 128GB) has screen size of 6.53 inches which falls short to Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G's 6.67 inch screen. Xiaomi Redmi 9i (4GB RAM + 128GB) has IPS LCD Screen type where as Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G has AMOLED Screen type. Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G has display density of 395 PPI & Xiaomi Redmi 9i (4GB RAM + 128GB) has only 269 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G has better screen to body ratio of ~ 85% than Xiaomi Redmi 9i (4GB RAM + 128GB)'s ~ 81%. Xiaomi Redmi 9i (4GB RAM + 128GB) has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G has 20.1:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Both mobiles come with 4 GB RAM and both have same Internal Memory of 128 GB.
Camera comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G's 48 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera outclasses Xiaomi Redmi 9i (4GB RAM + 128GB)'s 13 MP Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 13 MP Front Camera in comparison to Xiaomi Redmi 9i (4GB RAM + 128GB)'s 5 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 10 and the second one on 12 version.
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| Name | Xiaomi Redmi 9i (4GB RAM + 128GB) | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | Redmi 9i | Redmi Note 12 |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | September 15, 2020 | January 05, 2023 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 77.07 x 164.9 x 9 mm | 76.2 x 165.9 x 8 mm |
| Weight | 194 g | 188 g |
| Colors | Frosted Green, Matte Black ,Mystique Blue | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS LCD Screen (16M Colors) | Color AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.53 inches, 720 x 1600 pixels | 6.67 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20.1:9 |
| PPI | ~ 269 PPI | ~ 395 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 81% | ~ 85% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | |
| Features | 1200nits brightness, SGS eye care, Sunlight Mode, Reading Mode, Contrast ratio: 4500000:1 | |
| Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | |
| Card Slot | Yes, upto 512 GB | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | |
| 5G Bands | 1, 3, 5, 8, 41, 77, 78 SA/NSA | |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 6 | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.0 | Yes, v5.1, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, microUSB v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | No | Yes |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | No | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | E-Compass, P-Sensor, L-Sensor, G-sensor | accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP53 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 13 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) | 48 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) Macro 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | HDR, panorama | Portrait, Panorama,Pro Mode,Night Mode, Custom Watermark, Document mode, HDR, AI scene detection, Time burst, Google Lens, AI Watermark, Movie Frame, Voice shutter |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, Dual LED |
| Front Camera | 5 MP | 13 MP (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v10 | Android v12 |
| Custom UI | MIUI 13 | |
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G25 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 |
| CPU | 2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 | 2x Cortex-A78 & 6x Cortex-A55 |
| GPU | IMG PowerVR GE8320 | Adreno 619 GPU |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, AMR, FLAC, APE | MP3, AMR, FLAC, APE |
| Video | MP4, M4V. MKV, XVID | MP4, M4V, MKV, XVID |
| FM Radio | Yes | Yes, with FM Recording |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 10W Fast Charging | Yes, 33W Fast Charging |
| StandBy Time | 26 days | |
| Talk Time | 31 hours | |
| Music Playback Time | 162 hours | 8 days |